In Expectation
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a woman in a fancy dress, sitting with a fan in one hand. Her hair is piled high, and she wears a low-cut dress with puffy sleeves. The background is plain, but the light hits her face and shoulders, making them stand out. The artist used quick, loose strokes—some areas are dark, others barely there. This style makes the scene feel alive but unfinished, like a quick snapshot. If you like this sketchy, expressive style, look up *chiaroscuro* next.
